A/N: I was re-reading the past chapters, and realized that I never got to explain what Aye wears. I guess Aye normally wears something like Yamazaki's clothes (black, kinda like a ninja). And another thing, the Shinsengumi are NOT Rasetsu's in my fanfiction. Lots of you wanted to read from Kazama's perspective, and so I will do that for you. It might not be so good, cause you know, he's a really 'shut off' kind of person and his thoughts are also hard to write. This chapter sort of has a 'Ooooo~ Kazama romance moment'. :P You'll see, you'll see.

And I'm sorry that my update is later in the day, but from now on, I will be updating it around this time every Monday. School started, and everything has become so much more confusing and busy. So please try to understand, and thank you.

Happy reading!

Red hair... The woman standing in front of him was beautiful—no, there was no word that could describe her. Kazama stood there, frozen and unable to move. It seemed as if the woman had somehow paralyzed him with her beauty. But he never thought of anyone as beautiful, or stunning.

Who was this extraordinary woman?

She was wearing an all black attire, with her copper hair tied back. The girl slowly turned around and the only thing he got a glimpse of were her gray eyes, and then he was pulled away, into the real world.

The sound of a gunshot made him remember that he was at the Shinsengumi headquarters to finish this business once and for all. Yes. He couldn't be daydreaming about some beautiful woman. He would not fail this time. He would not let anyone get in his way.

Soon enough, the members of the Shinsengumi were out, unsheathing their katanas. Among them was the Rasetsu. None of them seemed to be relaxed, as they all raised their swords and stood in an offensive stance. Everyone, everything was still and silent. Then, there was a wary voice that cut through the silence.

"You will not have Chizuru," the voice said. Kazama recognized her instantly. Her copper hair was tied up in a bun, and strands were handing down, framing her delicate and pale face. She seemed to be injured, as she had cloth around her head and right hand. What surprised him was that she would stand up despite the state she was in right now. But that faded quickly, as he recalled the time when she had demanded a fight when she was brutally injured. He just smirked, and waited for her to say or do anything.

He was like a predator, who had just spotted its prey.

Aye was standing a few paces away from Kazama, and was startled—no, shocked—when she saw his expression. It was somehow like he was surprised, but not. But as quick as his expression had changed, it changed back to the calm, yet unsettling smirk. Her face turned a shade red, as she scolded herself for thinking such things that would probably never happen.

Still not wanting to back out, she looked up into those scarlet eyes, but instead found herself trapped in them.

"We know why you are here, Kazama." Hijikata-san spoke, holding Chizuru behind him. "Get out," he said.

"If you think we'll leave that easily, you're mistaken," Shiranui hummed. Aye hated how the purple haired man was always acting as if everything was a game. Did they think that getting Chizuru would be easy? Considering the number of times they have failed, they should've given up. These were some persistent people.

Hijikata-san charged at the blonde man, and sliced through. But his efforts were met by a dodge each time. Shiranui and Amagiri also got into action. Aye also took a step, but was stopped by a large yet kind hand.

"Aye-san, you are injured. Why don't you keep an eye on Chizuru?" Voiced Kondou-san. She gave him a short nod, as he strode into battle as well. Chizuru and Aye were left out, and as Aye observed the scene, she stood there, wanting nothing more than to fight. But she had to do something about Chizuru. Hide her? Yes, that was probably the smartest thing she could do.

The two girls ran towards a room with Aye leading. When she was sure that nobody was watching or following, she opened a door to a random room and pushed Chizuru and herself in. Putting a finger to her mouth, Aye gestured to keep as quiet as she could. Since Kazama and the others were an Oni, they could probably hear them breathing.

Trying to be noiseless as possible, Aye did not dare to move even an inch. She strained to hear what was happening outside, and only heard battle cries. It would be a huge trouble if anyone came here, since Aye was injured and could barely hold her katana. If the time came, she would have to use all her might. She couldn't even shift into her Rasetsu form.

Then, there were footsteps. Footsteps were coming their way. Holding her breath, Aye tightened her grip on the hilt of her sword, forgetting all the pain that was pulsing. The only thing she could hear were the footsteps, and her own heard pounding against her chest.

The person stopped in front of the door, and Chizuru jerked back as she saw the shadow. The looming figure's hand reached up, and he slid open the door. Drawing her katana out, she stabbed the person—or at least tried to—but missed. No, the man caught her sword.

Amagiri stood in front of the two unmoving girls. He had a hold of Aye's katana in one hand. What kind of monster was he? Feeling the need to defend her and Chizuru with something else, Aye slipped a dagger in her left palm and threw it with all her might.

If he were a normal human being—which he was not—the dagger would've hit him, and maybe even caused him to bleed to death. But Amagiri stayed there, unfazed. He had avoided her attack with ease. The dagger had flown somewhere outside.

"I do not desire to fight against women," stated the man. He let the sword drop from his hand, and looked Aye straight in the eye. Then a question that she had wanted to know the answer to came up in mind.

"What do you want with Chizuru?" She asked.

"That is not something for me to tell." Amagiri said, disappointing her. This probably meant that if she wanted to know, she would have to ask Kazama herself.

'This isn't the time to be casually talking with an enemy.'

Aye had to get Chizuru out of here, away from all the disaster and danger. Even if it meant sacrificing herself, Aye could die, but Chizuru could—and would—not. She looked back at Chizuru, to find the girl kneeling on the floor, looking up with her wide eyes. Aye pointed to the door behind her back—a door that would lead her to another room, which was connected to an exit.

Trusting that her friend would have gotten her point, she breathed in, and spoke.

"I don't count as a woman."

Am I being too mean to Aye? Sorry, but I really like it when the main girl is tough and can stand all the mean things an author can do to her. :D Have any of you guys read my sister's story by the way? Just asking.

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That is it for today! I will see everyone next Monday!